River Plate's El Monumental stadium is the most polished and awe-inspiring way to experience fútbol argentino.  This River Plate matchday experience review will give an insight into what makes it so unique and convince you to visit one of the most famous stadiums in world football. From the towering stands, which provide immaculate sightlines, to a scale that is unmatched in South America, El...

Watching fútbol argentino is not just about sitting in a stadium as the action unfolds in front of you; it is so, so much more. It is about becoming a local for the whole day, from la previa before the match, sitting in el popular with the barra brava to walking out of the stadium celebrating a home win.  Stepping into football here is an emotionally charged occasion,...

Welcome to the most intense sporting event on the planet. Boca Juniors against River Plate divides families, neighbourhoods, and the entire city of Buenos Aires. It stops the country in its tracks, because if you love football, which most Argentinians do, then this game is a must-see. For travellers, it can sit at the top of the bucket list, but because of this and...